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TWFest Celebrates 40 Years with Star-Studded Lineup in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026

The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will return to the historic French Quarter for its 40th anniversary celebration of contemporary literature, theatre, New Orleans culture, and of course, Tennessee Williams.

World Premiere of Tina Howe's Final Play WHERE WOMEN GO to be Presented at at HERE Mainstage in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024

The Tent Theater Company, in association with Concord Theatricals, will present the premiere production of Tina Howe’s final play, Where Women Go, running February 9-25 at HERE Mainstage.

Tennessee Williams St. Louis Expands to Year-Round Programming with 8th Annual Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2023

This year’s fall Festival will give center stage to Suddenly Last Summer, a drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright Williams, directed by award-winning director, Tim Ocel at the Catherine B. Berges Theatre at Center of Creative Arts (COCA) on September 7-17.

Industry Reading of Tina Howe's WHERE WOMEN GO to be Presented This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2023

 Concord Theatricals and The Tent Theater Company will present an invite-only industry reading of Tina Howe’s latest and final collection of plays, Where Women Go, on April 25, 2023, at 59E59.

Tennessee Williams St. Louis Expands to Year-Round Programming with 8th Annual Festival Returning September 7-17 
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2023

Tennessee Williams St. Louis expands to year-round programming with 8th annual festival returning September 7-17.

Tennessee Williams St. Louis Expands to Year-Round Programming with 8th Annual Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2023

Tennessee Williams St. Louis has expanded to year-round programming with 8th annual festival returning September 7-17.

Saints & Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival Returns to the French Quarter in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2022

The 19th annual Saints & Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival returns for a much anticipated in-person festival to be held March 25 - 27, 2022. SASFest will include literary discussions, writing workshops, readings, and special events. 

TWFest Announces 2022 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2022

The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival returns to the historic French Quarter for its 36th annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theatre, and to honor the 75th anniversary of the iconic play, 'A Streetcar Named Desire.' March 23-27, 2022, attendees will be back in person to enjoy award-winning speakers alongside fresh new voices on the literary scene.

BWW Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Tennessee Williams St. Louis Festival
by Rob Levy - Aug 23, 2021

Crafted with great affection and care, TWStL’s on-location production of The Glass Menagerie is a first-rate production that combines the allure of nostalgia and place with an ensemble that skillfully brings the angst, faded dreams, and disappointments of Williams’ to the stage with vivid clarity.

Tennessee Williams Festival THE MOON AND BEYOND Announced for August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2021

The Tennessee Williams Festival returns for its sixth year.  The headliner is a production of one of the playwright’s most important works, The Glass Menagerie, in the Central West End building where Williams lived and where the play was imagined.

Houses On The Moon Theater Company Launches An Original Storytelling Podcast
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2021

Houses on the Moon Theater Company, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced the release of HOUSES ON THE MOON PODCAST, an original eight episode storytelling series dedicated to amplifying the unheard voice.

Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival Embraces Virtual Format for 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2021

The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival returns for its 35th annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. The 2021 Festival will offer two consecutive weekends of virtual programming in March: a Writer’s Retreat followed by a weekend of traditional events presented online.

Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis: En Avant! To Air On Classic 107.3
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2020

The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (TWStL) moves to the airwaves this November 5th through the 15th. It centers on Williams' most famous and personal play, 'The Glass Menagerie,' featuring works that illuminate the artistry of his St. Louis-based masterpiece.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FESTIVAL ST. LOUIS: EN AVANT! to Air on Classic 107.3
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2020

The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis will move to the airwaves this November 5th through the 15th. It centers on Williams' most famous and personal play, 'The Glass Menagerie,' featuring works that illuminate the artistry of his St. Louis-based masterpiece.

Betty Buckley, Michael Cerveris, Kathleen Turner and More to Take Part in THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2020

The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival will host a star-studded celebration of Tennessee Williams and his life in New Orleans. This free online event will premiere Friday, July 31 at 7pm CST and remain online for viewing for two weeks.

The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival Announce 2020 Lineup and Special Events
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2020

The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival returns to its home in the historic French Quarter for its 34th annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. More than a typical book festival, TWNOLF showcases award-winning writers, actors, musicians, and other artists in over 150 events in the French Quarter and other New Orleans venues.

New Orleans Theater Announces Lineup of 2020 Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2019

The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival returns to its home in the historic French Quarter for its 34th annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. More than a typical book festival, TWNOLF showcases award-winning writers, actors, musicians, and other artists in over 150 events in the French Quarter and other New Orleans venues. 

Yeardley Smith's Paperclip Ltd and Mill House Motion Pictures Announce “Gossamer Folds” Drama, Begin Principal Photography
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 15, 2018

Paperclip Ltd, the production company co-founded by Yeardley Smith and Ben Cornwell, announces today that principal photography has begun on “Gossamer Folds,” a feature-length drama co-produced by Paperclip Ltd and Mill House Motion Pictures. The film tells the story of Gossamer, a transgender woman, who befriends her new neighbor, Tate. The friendship changes his life and the lives of their families, forever. The project will be directed by award-winning filmmaker and queer advocate Lisa Donato (Signature Move, There You Are, The Great Now What).

Yeardley Smith's Paperclip Ltd and Mill House Motion Pictures Announce GOSSAMER FOLDS Drama
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 15, 2018

Paperclip Ltd, the production company co-founded by Yeardley Smith and Ben Cornwell, announces today that principal photography has begun on “Gossamer Folds,” a feature-length drama co-produced by Paperclip Ltd and Mill House Motion Pictures. The film tells the story of Gossamer, a transgender woman, who befriends her new neighbor, Tate. The friendship changes his life and the lives of their families, forever. The project will be directed by award-winning filmmaker and queer advocate Lisa Donato (Signature Move, There You Are, The Great Now What).

Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Returns
by Julie Musbach - Mar 21, 2018

The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival returns to the historic French Quarter for its 32nd annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. From March 21-25, 2018, attendees will enjoy celebrated award-winning speakers alongside fresh new voices on the literary scene.